Chapter 42 : A Trigger about to up over it . In Henrys words , Jay was intermittently insane ; best to ignore him . Auntie Sterling , fearing riled got Sonyas concerns , quickly explained that Jay was a bachelor who whenever he heard someone getting married . Nothing worry about ; hed get Leaving Simons eatery , Henry carried the jujubes hed picked . Back home , they sat on the second floor sunroom , backs against each other , reading , quietly enjoying the last rays of the setting sun . Theyd planned to cook dinner together , but Henry got a call . Its about a business deal ; Im deciding whether to give the other party a chance . It was work related , so Sonya didnt pry . Shortly after Henry left , Lily Lane called , inviting her for drinks at Jake Parkers bar . You stood me up last time , she huffed . I got drunk and forgot to call you . I just left , Lily Lane explained . Im pretty tired , actually . I miss you . Fine , Ill go . The bar was closed . Inside , only one private room was lit. Sonya , over here ! Lily Lane waved from the bar . Sonya nodded . Why arent you open ? Lily Lane pointed to the lit room . Jake Parker said hes hosting an important client tonight . Sonya sat beside Lily Lane . Is Jake Parker in there ? And Leo Jones , Lily Lane paused , and Julian Jennings . Sonya frowned at the name . I didnt know hed be there , Lily Lane quickly added . Its fine . Sonya saw Lily Lanes flushed face ; shed had quite a bit to drink . Hows filming going ? she asked . Lily Lane sighed . I transferred to Group A. Luna Stone is giving you a hard time ? Its manageable , but Director Davis has high standards . Every take of my scenes is a retake ; the pressures intense . Sonya patted Lily Lane . You havent acted in years ; it takes time to adjust . Teacher Sullivan is really helpful . She occasionally gives me acting tips . Oh , you know Teacher Sullivan ? I know her , but were not close . Lily Lane hugged Sonya . Teacher Sullivan is only being nice to me because of you . 33.9 % Chapter 42 : A Trigger Really ? Menu She mentions you constantly , asking about you . Im starting to think she wants you to be her daughter in law . Sonya laughed . Does Teacher Sullivan have a son ? She did , but … Lily Lane pondered , he passed away . news report ; a car accident . His fiancée was with him . I remember the Sonya was startled . Linda had such a painful past . As a fan , she hadnt delved into her private life . Chef Stone rushed out from the kitchen , asking Sonya for help delivering a freshly prepared dish to the private room . Were closed , nobodys here . Im the only one in the kitchen , Im swamped ! He scurried back . Ill go , Lily Lane offered . Ill go , Sonya said , steadying her . Youre drunk . Okay , just dont bonk Julian Jennings on the head . I just wish I didnt know him . Sonya carried the dish towards the private room . She heard lively chatter . Opening the door , she froze . Sitting opposite , lounging and smoking , was Henry . He stiffened , instantly straightening up . Before he could speak , Julian Jennings cut in . Who says all the girls in school like you ? Some of us like me , too . Julian Jennings glared at Henry , then pointed at Sonya . She loves me , madly . Even if I didnt marry her , shed have stayed with me for eight years . It had been a joke , but Jake Parker and Leo Jones frowned . Julian , dont talk nonsense ; youre about to get married , Jake Parker warned . Julian Jennings , seemingly fueled by something , continued , I am getting married , but she still loves me . Shed rather be my mistress than leave me . Julian , youre drunk . Leo Jones reached for Julian Jenningss glass , but he shoved him away , slamming it on the table . Sonya , pour me a drink . Sonya took a deep breath , placed the dish on the table , then grabbed the bottle and poured it directly over Julian Jenningss head . Everyone was stunned , but Henry reacted first , clapping with Julian Jennings , humiliated , yelled at Sonya . Are you crazy ?! laughter . Before Sonya could respond , Henry grabbed a pack of cigarettes and threw it at Julian Jennings . Cut the crap ! Julian Jenningss eyes widened , furious . Jake Parker and Leo Jones quickly intervened , wiping Julian Jenningss face and calming Sonya . 33.9 % Chapter 42 A Trigger Julian Jennings , were old classmates . Regarding this deal , Ill give you face , but … Henry took a long drag from his cigarette , flicking the ash , then challenged Julian Jennings , Lets have a drinking contest . If you win , you can sign with Reynolds tomorrow . Julian Jennings stood up abruptly . Forget the deal . Tonight , Im going to drink you under the table ! Henry chuckled , then looked at Sonya , Please , pretty lady , get us some more drinks . Sonya frowned , about to speak , but Henry winked at her . Its fine . Hes definitely going down . Leo Jones went to fetch drinks with Sonya , explaining Henry and Julian Jenningss relationship . Theyre childhood friends . Their families were close , so they always hung out . Kindergarten through high school , same class , inseparable . But in middle school , Henry had some trouble , missed a lot of school , and repeated a grade . In high school , we knew Henry through Julian Henry was brilliant , handsome , and a great fighter ; loyal and fun . He had tons of friends . He and Julian fought … well , Julian got beat up pretty badly . He needed surgery . After that , they stopped talking . We drifted away from Henry . We only heard that he studied abroad later . Childhood friends ? Sonya felt a headache coming on . 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